Joule (J) to British Thermal Unit (BTU) Conversion
Convert joule (j) to british thermal unit (btu) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
Energy Converter
1 Joule (J) = 0 British Thermal Unit (BTU)
Common Conversions
About Joule (J) to British Thermal Unit (BTU) Conversion
Converting from Joule (J) to British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between joule (j) and british thermal unit (btu), providing instant results with high precision.
Joule (J)
Definition: The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, defined as the work done by a force of one newton moving one meter.
History: Named after James Prescott Joule, established in 1889, adopted as SI unit in 1948.
Current use: Fundamental unit for all energy measurements in physics and engineering.
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
Definition: The British thermal unit (BTU) is defined as the heat required to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F (≈1055 joules).
History: Developed in the British engineering tradition during the Industrial Revolution.
Current use: Common in HVAC systems, power generation, and US appliance ratings.
Details
- From: Joule (J)
- To: British Thermal Unit (BTU)
- Formula: 1 J = 0.0009478134 BTU
- Example: 25 J = 0.0236953349 BTU
Joule (J) to British Thermal Unit (BTU) Conversion Table
| Joule (J) | British Thermal Unit (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000094781 |
| 0.1 | 0.0000947813 |
| 1 | 0.0009478134 |
| 2 | 0.0018956268 |
| 3 | 0.0028434402 |
| 5 | 0.004739067 |
| 10 | 0.0094781339 |
| 20 | 0.0189562679 |
| 50 | 0.0473906697 |
| 100 | 0.0947813394 |
| 1000 | 0.9478133945 |